From the creator of the Broadway Phenomenon “Hamilton,” comes the Tony-Award winning Best Musical about family, community and life in Washington Heights. Compared to a modern-day “Fiddler on the Roof,” this electrifying and touching story will make you believe in the power of Musical Theatre.

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA

BOOK BY

QUIARA ALEGRIIA HUDES

Education Outreach

Performance Underwriters

ARTS COUNCIL FOR LONG BEACH

Associate Producers

JOAN WELLS •

JIM & LIZ BRESLAUER

Youth Performance Underwriters

DR RON & SYLVIA HARTMAN •

KELLY JANOUSEK •

CRAIG MYERS & SHERRI SOBEL

Running Time

APPROXIMATELY

2 HOURS, 25 MINUTES

Cast & Crew

Perry Young (Usnavi)

Perry is thrilled to join the MT West In The Heights! Perry had the honor of playing Usnavi on the National Tour of Heights and won a BroadwayWorld Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical. Credits: Usnavi - In The Heights (National Tour), Slim –iLLA: A Hip-Hop Musical (O’Neill NMTC and NYMF), and original Prince Naveen at Disneyland (Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee). Perry is a founding member of the #Bars hip-hop workshop with Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, member of TheBringAbout with Jennifer Jancuska, and cast member of the 2016 ABC Diversity Talent Showcase. Love to my family, always. @perryyoungthang

Alyssa Gomez (Nina)

Alyssa is elated to make her Musical Theatre West debut with a show so close to her heart! A New York Native with a B.A. in Acting/Directing from Emerson College, Alyssa just came off of the 2nd Broadway National Tour of Motown the Musical. Previous roles include Mimi Marquez (Rent), Whatsername (American Idiot), Pilar (Legally Blonde) and Nina Rosario (ITH) at Toby's Dinner Theatre/Midtown Arts Center. All my love to Mami, Ryan, KOTU and Mi Familia, who continue to teach and inspire me everyday. ”No pare, sigue sigue!" @alyssavgomez

Mario Rocha (Kevin)

A native of Los Angeles with proud roots in Monterrey Mexico; studied Music & Theatre at UCLA. Mario appeared as Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing as well as Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream for East LA Classic Theater. Regional theater includes SELENA the Musical, Diego Rivera in FRIDA and understudied Ceasar Chavez in CEASAR and RUBENdirected by Ed Bagley Jr. Favorite on-screen roles include Pancho Villa amongst his 90 IMDB credits. Mario is proud to appear as Kevin with Musical Theater West and does so in honor of his father who worked and sacrificed for his children.

Elvira Barjau (Camila)

An alumna of Berklee College of Music, Elvira has performed in L.A., NYC, and worldwide while having the honor of sharing the stage with The Manhattan Transfer, Natalie Cole and Maureen McGovern. Elvira received a Broadway World Award Nomination for Best Cabaret Artist (Los Angeles), for her cabaret, “Feelin’ Good”. Favorite roles include: Helene (Sweet Charity), Gigi and Ellen (Miss Saigon), Marian Paroo (The Music Man), Anita (West Side Story), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Lady Larkin (Once Upon A Mattress) & Phyllis Dale (42 Street). She has performed for Royal Caribbean Cruises and Princess Cruises, and in TV, National Commercials and Film. Current CD release, “So This Is Love” is available online and at www.elvirabarjau.com

Carleton Bluford (Benny)

Carleton was Ensemble in Pioneer Theater Company’s, It happened one Christmas and the Regional premier of The Count of MonteCristo. He also played Riff Raff in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Graffiti Pete inPioneer Theater Company’s “In the Heights”. Recent film credits include You May Now Kill The bride (A lifetime Original Movie) Saints & Soldiers: The Void, Stop Pepper Palmer (Best Supporting Actor, WorldFest Houston) and most recently, the remake of Saturday’s Warrior. He has recently played Benny in “In the Heights” at the Moonlight Amphitheater in San Diego and is excited to continue to be at Musical Theater West.

Teresa Castillo (Vanessa)

A Long Beach native, Teresa is thrilled to be performing at Musical Theater West. After focusing the past several years in television and raising her two young children, Teresa is excited to be returning to her first love, the stage! Her past achievements include guest starring roles on BONES, SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, to name a few. She most recently spent 4 years playing ‘Sabrina Santiago’ on ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL. She’d like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. Victoria and Sebastian, this is for you!

Candida Celaya (Abuela)

Candida is beyond thrilled to be coming back to the barrio and making her debut with MTW! She has appeared in many productions including South Pacific (Bloody Mary, ITL Award), In The Heights (Abuela Claudia, ITL Award), Oklahoma (Aunt Eller, ITL nominee), Lend Me a Tenor (Maria, ITL nominee) and All Shook Up (Sylvia), to name a few. Thank you to the Creative Team, especially Benny, for his paciencia y fe in believing I am where I am meant to be. For Dave...thank you for your love, friendship, and undying support. Te adoro.

Briana Bonilla (Daniela)

Briana is delighted to be making her MT West debut. This will be her third time performing in the show In the Heights and she couldn’t be more blessed. She was born and raised in California, but attended school at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Some of her previous roles include Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Joanne in RENT, and Christmas Eve in Avenue Q. She would like to thank the production team for giving her this incredible opportunity; as well as, her family, friends, fiancé, and teachers who have been a constant support system in her life.

Merissa Haddad (Carla)

Merissa is thrilled to make her MTW debut and excited to be back in Washington Heights. WEPA! Broadway: Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Vegas/Chicago: Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado)- two time Broadway World Award nominee for best actress, Regional: In The Heights (Daniela) - IRNE Award nominee for best supporting actress, Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), The Wild Party (Mae), Bye Bye Birdie, Twice Upon A Time, Kiss Me Kate, Tip-Toes, Cinderella, Cabaret, The Music Man, Side By Side. TV/Film: Deadline Crime with Tamron Hall, Grown Ups 2, Restaurant Stakeout, Top Chef Masters. So much love and thanks to my husband, Shane, for all his love and support.

Luis Martinez (Graffiti Pete)

Los Angeles Native, Luis Martinez, began his performance career as a musician. His love for music lead him to the theater, which inspired him to seriously pursue technical dance training in high school as well as continue his musical efforts. Now a year out from graduating AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts, he has been able to use his degree to further perfect his theatrical craft. Recently, he has also begun his own process of creation as a singer/songwriter. For contact info and more, please visit www.facebook.com/eltigreus

EJ Cardona (Piraguero Guy)

EJ is trilled to be making his MTW debut with In The Heights! Some of his favorite roles include Marius in "Les Miserables" and Chino in "West Side Story". In his over ten years with Walt Disney Company he has performed in various shows and special events. You can see E.J. Performing in YouTube sensation, VOCTAVE. Special thanks to my family and the person I could not imagine doing life with out... Lindsay, love you.

Ariana Alvarez (Ensemble)

Ariana is beyond thrilled to be representing her Cuban and Puerto Rican roots in her Musical Theatre West debut of In The Heights. She has danced on the Latin Billboard Awards with Puerto Rican artist Chayanne, Taylor Swift at the MTV VMA Awards, Dominican Artist Prince Royce, the Disneyland Resort and Season 2 of the hit CW show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Alvarez has graced the pages of national print campaigns and commercials and is currently known as the "tissue test girl" in the Crest Whitestrips national commercial. She is excited to reunite with her first love - musical theatre. Ariana would be nowhere without her supportive parents, sister, best friends, church family and her Abuela Lucy. Thank you to Musical Theatre West, David Anthony and Go 2 Talent Agency! And most importantly, all the glory goes to God for every dream come true. "Wherever we go, we rep our people"- enjoy the show, DALE! - www.arianaalvarez.com

Leonel Ayala (Ensemble)

Musical Theater West debut! Leo is ecstatic to join this marvelous cast. Previous credits include In the Heights (Candlelight and Valley Performing Arts Center), Legally Blonde(Cupcake Studios), The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dancing with the Stars,and The Voice. Special thanks to my family and Jamie for their continued love and support. ¡Wepa! Instagram/Twitter: @Leoayala94

Carly Cannata (Ensemble)

Carly is so excited to be returning to the Musical Theatre West stage! She was last seen performing earlier this year in Evita. Carly is a graduate of the AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her favorite roles include Ursula (Sweet Charity) and Consuelo (West Side Story). She is tremendously grateful for her supportive family as well as this opportunity to tell a beautiful story! Enjoy In the Heights!

Kaeli Carr (Ensemble)

So excited to be working with MTW again after performing in Memphis last season! Select theatre: Peter Pan (Peter Pan),A Chorus Line (Kristine), Seussical (Mayzie).TV:“Bunheads.” Thank you MTW and the entire cast and crew for making this a wonderful experience! Many thanks to my mom, dad, sister, Brooks family, Alison, Kathie, Joe and Nanci, Christina, GTA, and my PAC and MET2 family for their never-ending guidance, love, and support.

Danil Chernyy (Ensemble)

Danil is humbled to join the cast of “In The Heights”. 2-times Russian Ballroom National Champion, was a member of The Young Americans, an internationally renowned performing arts group. During his time in America, he has performed on various national and international tours and acted as an advocate for keeping music education in schools and communities all over the world. Greatful for the support of DDO Artists Agency, family and friends. Follow along @danilch

Juan Guillen (Ensemble)

Juan is excited to be returning to the Musical Theater West stage. National Tour: Mamma Mia! (Swing/Eddie US) Other Favorites: Spelling Bee (Leaf) 3DT, Drowsy Chaperone(Gangster #2) 3DT, Sunset Blvd (Myron) MTW, Aladdin A Musical Spectacular (Swing) DCA,Juan would like to thank the team at MTW for this opportunity and his family for all their support, Love you all. Enjoy the show!

Luzma Ortiz (Ensemble)

Luzma is thrilled to be returning to the professional stage after a twelve year hiatus and is honored to be making her debut with Musical Theater West. Favorite credits include: Evita (Eva Peron) at the Irvine Barclay Theater, Dora The Explorer Live! (Isa/Dora) National Tour, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof (Big Mama) at UC Irvine, Ragtime (Emma Goldman) at Fullerton College. Luzma is a graduate of AMDA in NYC and earned a BFA in Musical Theater from UC Irvine. For more information and social media links please visit www.LuzmaOrtiz.com. Thanks to Peter, James and loved ones for their support.

Joshua Rivera (Ensemble)

Joshua is excited to be making his debut with Musical Theatre West. Originally from Chicago, Joshua trained at Center Stage Dance Studio. He graduated with a BA in Dance from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Credits include: Coen Brothers’ film, “Hail, Caesar”, principal dancer of The Shout at the El Portal Theatre, Indio/Dance Captain for West Side Story (La Mirada) La Bohéme (LA Opera), “Play It Again, Dick”, Evita (Cabrillo MT), A Cinderella Christmas at the Pasadena Playhouse and working for the El Capitan Theatre stage show of The Good Dinosaur. He thanks his family, his friends, and his amazing agents at GTA for their support. @shuarivera

Rodrigo Verandas (Ensemble)

Rodrigo is overly excited to be coming back to the Musical Theater West family. Rodrigo just got back to America after choreographing a few shows in Brasil and Europe. His favorite credits include: Original – The Musical: The Life story of Janiva Magness (World Premiere), Les Misérables (Marius U/S / Bamatabois), West Side Story (Candlelight Pavillion), Singin’ in the Rain (Musical Theatre West), Children of Eden (Cabrillo Music Theater) and Empire (La Mirada - World Premiere). He would like to thank his parents for supporting him, his sister Kelly, Hector for all the guidance and support, Igor, Ariel, Joey, Chanel and Rita. Don’t leave your self-esteem in the hands of strangers. www.rodrigodeoliveiravarandas.com Instagram:@rodrigo.varandas

Candace Washington (Ensemble)

From Torrance, CA, Candace received a BS in Vocal Music from Biola University Conservatory. Her career highlights include Princess Tiana in The Magical Map, Adapearl in The Wiz, Queenie in the Royal Street Bachelors, Sarah inRagtime, Dime in Five n’ Dime, 4 year veteran as NBA Dancer/Choreographer for the Los Angeles ClippersSpirit, and starred on the E!Network series, L.A. CLIPPERS DANCE SQUAD. Candace is honored to join the MTW cast of In the Heights!

Ali Whitney (Ensemble)

Ali is beyond thrilled to be performing in one of her dream shows with this wonderful cast! A recent graduate of UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater program. Credits include; Marilyn (Thelma/Gertrude); Carrie (Sue); Bat Boy the Musical (Shelley); Guys and Dolls (Adelaide). Can be seen on “Bones”The Strike in the Chord. Love to Anthony and Jonathan at DDO and Mom, Dad and the family for all of their support! @awhitty1010

Penny Wildman (Ensemble/Dance Captain)

Penny is a 23-year-old Choreographer, DJ, & Producer. She has appeared on London’s West End in “West Side Story” & has also toured with the production both in Europe & the US. Choreography credits include FEUD: Bette & Joan on FOX, The Boston Conservatory, The Wallis Theatre, Princeton University, Marian Hill, Laidback Luke, Weird Al, Todrick Hall, & MirandaSings. Penny releases original dance concept videos under the series entitled #PennyWildWednesdays. Find her at @PennyWildMusic

Armando Yearwood (Ensemble)

Armando is excited to be working for Musical Theatre West with In the Heights. Theatre works include Twist: An American Musical at the Pasadena Playhouse, directed by Debbie Allen, In the Heights National Tour directed by Michael Balderrama, West Side Story International Tour directed by Joey McNeely, Kiss Me, Kate! at the Pasadena Playhouse, directed by Sheldon Epps, Dame Edna’s Glorious Goodbye Tour directed by Simon Phillips, and Frozen: Live at the Hyperion, directed by Liesl Tommy. Insta: @Mando_Jr

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